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Epping Forest

England / East of England / Epping Forest

About

Epping Forest is a local government district in Essex, part of the East of England. It covers an area of approximately 130 square miles, including towns such as Loughton, Chigwell, and Epping. The district is named after the ancient Epping Forest, a large area of woodland and open space managed by the City of London Corporation. The forest itself spans over 2,400 hectares and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The district has a mix of urban and rural areas, with residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and green spaces. Transport links include the Central Line of the London Underground, providing direct access to central London. Epping Forest is known for its historical landmarks, such as Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge, and outdoor activities like walking and cycling. The area balances suburban development with natural conservation, making it a practical choice for commuters and nature enthusiasts alike.

Area overview

On average Epping Forest has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Epping Forest is £54,476 per year. There are 55 schools in Epping Forest: 35 primary (0 Outstanding and 29 Good) and 7 secondary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Epping Forest Population
134,980
Population density
398.2 per km²

Demographics

British
101,994
75.56%
Other White
9,516
7.05%
Indian
4,712
3.49%
Other
2,675
1.98%
African
1,941
1.44%
Total population: 134,980

Housing

Owns outright
19,180
35.15%
Owns with a mortgage
18,807
34.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,082
12.98%
Social rents from council
6,215
11.39%
Other social rented
1,778
3.26%
Total households: 54,559

Property prices in Epping Forest

Based on 1,548 recent sales, the median property price is £518,500 in Epping Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £3,750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached323£860,000
Flats351£323,750
Semi-Detached448£575,000
Terraced426£477,498

10 years price trend in Epping Forest

All wards in Epping Forest

Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge

Buckhurst Hill West

Chigwell with Lambourne

Epping East

Epping West & Rural

Grange Hill

Loughton Fairmead

Loughton Forest

Loughton Roding

Loughton St John's

North Weald Bassett

Ongar

Roydon & Lower Nazeing

Rural East

Theydon Bois with Passingford

Waltham Abbey North

Waltham Abbey South & Rural

Waltham Abbey West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.